the third chapter
School had just started, and Xiao Lin's work was unusually busy. Firstly, Xiao Lin had to assist Teacher Cheng in handling the migration of some students and the election of the class 'student leaders. The school also organized a military training for freshmen to sharpen their willpower and cultivate their hard-working spirit. As for the school's club activities, Xiao Lin decided to join only one club to avoid taking up too much of his study time.
In order to unite the class as soon as possible and facilitate the management of the class. On the fifth day after school started, Teacher Cheng asked Xiao Lin to pass on the news that the class head was free to run for office to all the students in the class. He also hoped that Xiao Lin would recommend students who had the ability to become a cadre through his contact with the students over the past few days.
Yesterday, Xiao Lin had told everyone in the newly established QQ group that students who were willing to be class leaders had to write a resume and hand it to him. Xiao Lin kept them and handed them over to the counselor. She would screen them and then decide on the position they would take through a simple interview.
There were nine positions in the class: class monitor, class secretary, study committee member, discipline inspection committee member, culture committee member, publicity committee member, teaching information committee member, psychology committee member, and life committee member. Other than Xiao Lin who was already the class monitor, there were eight other positions for the students to run for.
Xiao Lin had collected a total of twelve resumes from his classmates. He skimmed through them and was quite interested in a few of them. The handwriting was elegant, and it was obvious that it was written by a girl.
Dear Teacher Cheng,
Hello, my name is Huang Xia, and I come from Poyang Lake, the land of fish and rice. After a fierce competition for the college entrance examination, I was admitted to our National Zhongcheng University. I have always felt very lucky. At the same time, I'm glad to be a member of the international media class. In the short contact with my classmates, I found that my classmates are very easy to get along with, and I believe that we will soon get to know each other.
Xiao Lin skipped the middle part to see what position Huang Xia wanted to run for.
Teacher, I believe that I will be able to do a good job as a disciplinary committee member of our class. I am a girl with strong self-control. I can manage myself well. At the same time, I will also communicate well with my classmates, regulate some of their bad habits, and assist the class monitor in managing the class well.
Xiao Lin looked at a few more copies. The next one made him laugh. It was Zheng Yuru's application resume. Xiao Lin skipped the polite words and self-introduction at the beginning. The middle paragraph was as follows.
"Teacher, I'm very lazy and I like to eat snacks. I gain weight easily. But you know that girls love beauty and like slim figures. So, teacher, I want to run for the sports committee to put pressure on myself. I also want to make the girls in our class slim down. I hope that teacher will give me support and encouragement.”
Xiao Lin finished flipping through the resume and strangely found that Li Feng, Yang Yu, and Zhou Xiaobo didn't participate in the election. Yang Yu only said that he was not interested in it, and Li Feng wanted to show himself in the club activities and did not want to spend too much energy on class work. Zhou Xiaobo was afraid that it would affect his study time.
According to Teacher Cheng Wenjing's arrangements, the interview went on as scheduled. The students who were not eliminated went on stage for a 30-second self-introduction and a three-minute self-evaluation. They talked about their views on the election, how they would develop their work in the future, and their short-term plans.
A day later, Teacher Cheng announced the list of the international media class's class members. Class monitor Xiao Lin, League Secretary Wang Xin, Study Committee Member Shangguan Shumei, Discipline Inspection Committee Member Huang Xia, Culture and Sports Committee Member Zheng Yuru, Public Relations Committee Member Li Xiangyue, Information Committee Member Fu Jiachen, Psychology Committee Member Liu Hui, Life Committee Member Yang Yuqi.
At night, Xiao Lin decided to call all the new class leaders out for barbecue. It was a good way to communicate with them so that they could work together in the future. Xiao Lin set the time and location to be on the second floor of the cafeteria at 9:01 p. m. When all the class members had arrived, Xiao Lin asked them to order some barbecue. The girls were very happy. Xiao Lin stood up and helped them get a few bottles of drinks.
"Dear ladies, I'm very happy to have a barbecue with you tonight. There are two reasons for inviting everyone here. Firstly, I hope that for the honor of the media class, we can work together in the future. Secondly, it is also for the disadvantaged boys in our class. I hope that you will know how to cherish the few boys in our class.”Xiao Lin said.
"Class monitor, I don't think we're particularly familiar with the students in the class now. Can we organize a class garden activity? Find a good night and arrange a time for everyone to go out for a walk. It could not only promote friendship between students, but also better appreciate the night view of National Chung-Cheng University.”Zheng Yuru stood up and suggested after Xiao Lin finished speaking.
"I agree very much. At night, besides walking around the campus, we can sit down on the lawn and play games when we are tired. It's indeed a good idea. Then, when it comes to playing, we definitely have to eat. We definitely have to buy some snacks.”Hearing Xiao Lin's words, the girls nodded in agreement.
"Yang Yuqi, buying snacks is acceptable. Let's see how much everyone should pay for the class fee. Do you want to pay 50 yuan or 100 yuan first?”Xiao Lin said.
"I think it's better for everyone to pay 100 yuan first because everyone who just arrived at the school still has a lot of money on hand. In addition, the class fee expenditure should be quite large recently. For example, the military training that was going to take place next. Not only did they have to buy a bucket of water every day, but they also had to buy some medicine to prevent heatstroke. What are you guys thinking?" Yang Yuqi was an extroverted girl who looked very sunny.
"Xiao Qi is right. Besides, you guys are used to spending money extravagantly. After a while, you will have to pay the class fee again.”The secretary of the regiment secretary echoed.
"Alright, alright. It's settled then. I'll give the boys 'class fees to Yang Yuqi tomorrow afternoon. You can use the class fees to buy some snacks that the girls like to eat. Tonight, we'll tour the campus of National Chung-Cheng University. The gathering time will be at seven o'clock in the evening. The location will be in front of your female dormitory. The planned route was to go around the Wind-Rain Stadium to Little Apricot Ridge, then to Quiet Lake, Zhengda Square, and then to Lover's Slope to play games. After that, he would return to his dormitory to rest.”The girls all agreed with Xiao Lin's plan.
The next night, Xiao Lin, Yang Yu, and the others arrived at the female dormitory building early. When it was almost 7 pm, Yang Yuqi came down with the snacks she had bought. Xiao Lin took them and stood downstairs with them, waiting for the girls who were still dressing up in the dormitory.
When all the girls were present, everyone laughed and set off.
Although it was autumn in Nanchang, the night did not come very quickly. There were still a few rosy clouds in the sky, and a few rays of light seemed to pour down from a funnel. The sky had just begun to darken slightly. The outline of the distant scenery could still be seen. Even though it was not particularly clear, the shape was obvious.
At this moment, a row of solar-powered street lamps on the roadside lit up. The light shone on the flat and clean road. The temperature at night wasn't low. The constant temperature was about 20 degrees Celsius, and it was suitable for taking a walk in the evening.
Along the road, there was a storm court nearby. The court was divided into two sides by iron mesh, and the size was different. The front was bigger, and the football court and basketball court were connected together. The back was smaller, and the basketball court was connected to the volleyball court. At this moment, there were many people gathered on the lawn of the football field. They were chatting, listening to songs, running, and jumping on the basketball court under the illumination of the lights. Their passion for sports was not affected by the night.
Walking along the iron net to the end, he could hear the gurgling sound of the river. The path was only a meter wide and could accommodate three to four people. There was a street lamp every ten meters, and on one side was the moat surrounding the National Chung-Cheng University.
As the night gradually fell, Xiao Lin and his classmates were in high spirits. Walking into the Little Apricot Ridge from the Health Path, there were dense trees growing along the road. The distance between the trees was very small, and the lush branches blocked the lights, making the pedestrians feel like they were exploring a mysterious castle.
After walking on the flat path, he stepped on the uneven pebbles on the road and entered the Little Apricot Ridge. As the saying goes, the most beautiful thing in National Chung-Cheng University is the still lake, and the most fragrant thing is Xingling Village. As soon as he walked closer, the breeze carried the refreshing fragrance of osmanthus, making people want to sit here for the night just for this charming fragrance.
The undulating road was not unwelcoming to tourists, but it was to let the tourists slow down and feel its beauty. There was a rockery at the intersection. It was made of stones of various shapes. The stones that stood up exposed their bodies, but they were not abrupt. Instead, they gave the tourists a sense of beauty that was true to nature.
At the foot of the fake mountain, there was a wooden house built against the mountain. It was a building with a historical aura. It had an archaic structure and exquisite carvings. It was the accumulation of another prosperous culture. The ancient wooden house was like an old man who had experienced the vicissitudes of life standing guard at the intersection day and night, waiting. It guarded the beautiful Little Apricot Ridge, which was a paradise. It did not allow any modern glitz to disturb its peaceful natural beauty. They were waiting for the tourists who had good intentions and pursued nature to discover and appreciate the beauty of the Little Apricot Ridge.
Walking under the eaves full of historical atmosphere, about 50 meters ahead, a pavilion hidden in the forest appeared leisurely, giving visitors a different kind of surprise. The pavilion was designed in an old-fashioned style and had a retro vibe.
From a distance, the pavilion was located in the middle of the green cedar forest. It was like a chess piece embedded in a chessboard, moving the entire chessboard. The pavilion was supported by six tree-shaped wooden pillars. It was a two-story attic with benches placed under the empty space for visitors to rest. The six eaves were equally spaced apart and curved towards the sky, with a long wooden cone at the top.
He walked into the pavilion and stopped for a moment. Because of the weak light, he could not distinguish the color painted on the inner wall. However, he could feel the cool and strong autumn wind blowing, giving people a feeling of "the wind is coming, the wind is full of buildings, sitting in the pavilion and counting the sound of rain."”in his mind.
Standing in the pavilion and looking down at the other exit, the cobblestone path meandered through the woods and grass. They were crossed by a small path that ran from east to west. There were some stone benches beside the path.
Xiao Lin and the others walked along the small path. A large circular flower disc appeared at the end of the path. In the middle of the flower disc was a small circular square. The colorful light emitted from the ground plated the flowers and plants on the square with another colorful halo.
On the left and right sides of the round plate were long corridors built by the pool. The corridors were narrow and long, and there were two rows of stone benches made of stone. It was not only a place for tourists to escape from the summer heat, but also a good place for couples to meet up.
A small winding bridge connected the north and south ends of the pool. The guardrail of the bridge was carved with stone holes of different shapes, round, diamond, and triangular.
The bridge was less than half a meter above the water surface. Even in the daytime, the swimming fish could be clearly seen, as if they could be touched by bending down.
To the south of the bridge was a flat square. In the middle of the square was a statue facing south. It was about three meters tall. From the back of the statue to the front, the introduction card had peeled off under the erosion of the wind, the sun, and the rain. Xiao Lin lifted it up and blew away the dust on the surface, leaning against the statue.
This was the statue of Confucius, which was a model for thousands of people. Under the contrast of the golden lanterns, it looked even taller and more majestic. Confucius was dressed in a Confucian robe from the Spring and Autumn Period. The robe covered his shoulders to his feet. His sleeves were wide and light, and his hands were placed in a folded posture. His face was wide and straight, and the corners of his mouth were faintly visible. He was smiling, and his long beard was facing the solid ground.
On the right side of the statue of Confucius was an ancient house with a garden. The house faced the pool in the north and opened to the south. A small path that could be seen in the night led to the door. In front of the door stood a tall memorial archway. The words "Zhang Shui Wen Yuan" were engraved on the memorial archway from right to left. He walked along the path to the door of the house. The wooden door was surrounded by two bamboos, painted in vermilion red. Under the low eaves of the door, there was a horizontal banner that read "Little Apricot Ridge Academy".
Walking out of the Little Apricot Ridge, everyone was in high spirits. They had no intention of resting and continued to move forward. The bright moon hung high in the sky, and the stars filled the sky. Along the way, they could even see activities organized by other classes. The campus of National Zhongcheng University was more lively at night than during the day. Students could be seen everywhere.
As they walked along the Weiyi Restaurant towards the quiet lake, the sky had already turned completely dark. Without the light, they could not see clearly. Streams of street lamps illuminated the main road, and a light in the darkness attracted everyone's curiosity. It shone on a person sitting on a tilted chair.
When he got closer, he saw that it was actually a bronze statue. Its smooth surface was coated with a layer of gold by the light. He was sitting on a chair, and an apple hit his forehead. His movements were so exaggerated that he was about to fall to the ground. Behind him was a vine-shaped tree branch with two apples hanging from it. The bronze statue was wearing a pair of long boots and a tuxedo. Its hair was curly like a European gentleman's. He was Newton, the physics scientist who was hit by an apple on Earth and discovered the mysteries of the universe. The small apple showed the universal gravitation.
A bronze statue of Newton symbolized science and exploration, demonstrating the National Zhongcheng University's pursuit of educating people, pursuing truth, and combining knowledge with action. Walking past the two statues, Xiao Lin deeply felt the rich cultural atmosphere and academic atmosphere of the National Zhongcheng University.
Walking around to the back of the Weiyi Building, a visual feast came, making the tourists 'hearts beat faster. The first thing that came into view was the lights that dotted the night sky. The lights were not messy, but evenly distributed, not far from each other, just like the stars in the sky, orderly. As they approached the quiet lake, the cries of swans could be heard. It seemed that they were also bustling with activity.
Under the reflection of the lights, the lake water was silver-white. The calm lake water was broken by the swans 'oars, and the blue waves followed. The reflection in the lake reflected the magnificence of the library building. The lights in the library shone brightly, and the night gave it a different kind of solemnity. There was a large font on the top of the bell tower," Bell Tower ". Three kinds of colorful lights were emitted from the bell tower, like three sharp swords that kept dividing the night.
From the center of the library, there was a wooden bridge that spanned across the two banks of the quiet lake. There were eight lights on both sides of the wooden bridge that illuminated the bridge, like guardian elves escorting pedestrians. At the entrance of the wooden bridge, there was a large stone placed diagonally. The light caressed its smooth surface, and the words engraved on it were clearly visible.
"The Jinghu Bridge has eight pier supports. It was completed on the eve of the 70th anniversary of National Chung-Cheng University.”As he stepped on the bridge, the sound of clopping could be heard, causing one to be immersed in it. It was as if they were not just walking on a wooden bridge, but a feeling of ancient things. The wooden bridge was made of pieces of wood.
Standing on the wooden bridge and looking left and right, one could feel why the Jinghu Bridge was an important backbone of the National Zhongcheng University. The buildings on both sides and the distribution of trees were symmetrical to it. To the north of the bridge was an arc-shaped square. The square was paved with square tiles, and the outermost area of the square was next to the lake. There were more than ten potted plants and some shrubs planted beside it, surrounded by stone slabs. Under the shrubs sat couples whispering and friends talking.
Standing at the end of Jinghu Bridge and looking south, there was a large square, Zhengda Square. Looking around, the two rows of trees at the outermost edge of the square could only be seen as trees on both sides. Right in the middle, there was a square cauldron protected by four vertical lamps. The cauldron's four feet were on the ground, and the words "Peach and Plum Cauldron" were poured on the cauldron. The mountains of Gan are green and the Po River is vast. The university was majestic, standing tall in the West River, with high mountains and long rivers. It's practical for ten thousand years, and the school's luck is boundless."
There was a patch of grass behind the peach and plum cauldron. The green of the grass could still be seen under the light nearby, but it could not be seen from afar. In the middle of the lawn stood a huge oil painting. On the oil painting were nine people sitting in different positions. They were historical figures who had made outstanding contributions in the history of the founding of National Zhongcheng University. They had once determined the glorious progress of National Zhongcheng University.
The oil painting was facing the eight stone pillars of the school history. The stone pillars stood tall in the square, shining under the golden light. At the bottom of the stone pillar was carved the history of the founding of the National Zhongcheng University, recording how it had grown step by step through the wind and rain. In front of the stone pillar was the flag stand. Even without any decorations, it still gave people a sense of dignity and inviolability. Further ahead stood a majestic stone shelf. Beneath the stone shelf stood a large stone tablet. The tablet had a brief introduction to the stone shelf.
After shopping in Zhengda Square, the girls complained that they were tired and their legs were sore from walking. They suggested not going to Lovers 'Slope. Xiao Lin followed everyone's wishes and sent the girl back to the dormitory.
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